Timothy Erick, PhD
@drtimothyerick.bsky.social
Senior Science Writer, Breast Oncology Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
It's like when that Young Republicans group chat leak revealed them all as Nazi enthusiasts. The collective response from Republican media figures was "alright, who snitched?"
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It's like when that Young Republicans group chat leak revealed them all as Nazi enthusiasts. The collective response from Republican media figures was "alright, who snitched?"
According to my archaeology professor in college, their vocal abilities were likely underdeveloped, but they were also likely able to eat with little risk of choking, so there's that.
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
According to my archaeology professor in college, their vocal abilities were likely underdeveloped, but they were also likely able to eat with little risk of choking, so there's that.
"Antifa is the most immediate violent threat we're facing."
"Do you know who they are?"
"No."
"Do you know where they are?"
"No."
"Do you know what they might be planning?"
"No."
"Do you know who they are?"
"No."
"Do you know where they are?"
"No."
"Do you know what they might be planning?"
"No."
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Antifa is the most immediate violent threat we're facing."
"Do you know who they are?"
"No."
"Do you know where they are?"
"No."
"Do you know what they might be planning?"
"No."
"Do you know who they are?"
"No."
"Do you know where they are?"
"No."
"Do you know what they might be planning?"
"No."
One of my cousins is the subject of a case report about like 7 different types of cancer resulting from a heterozygous germline pathogenic mutation in a DNA repair gene. First known presentation like this.
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One of my cousins is the subject of a case report about like 7 different types of cancer resulting from a heterozygous germline pathogenic mutation in a DNA repair gene. First known presentation like this.
Did he use AI to generate himself in this video?
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Did he use AI to generate himself in this video?
I tried to look it up on Google to see if it's been used before, and the only results were for "crackers, plain." Fucking AI is ruining everything.
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I tried to look it up on Google to see if it's been used before, and the only results were for "crackers, plain." Fucking AI is ruining everything.
This is my first time seeing "crackersplain," and that's an awesome term.
December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is my first time seeing "crackersplain," and that's an awesome term.
That was my exact thought. "Clear the bar, come on man!"
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
That was my exact thought. "Clear the bar, come on man!"
Does she work for one of those vehicle extended warranty companies?
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Does she work for one of those vehicle extended warranty companies?
That's a good reminder that I need to change mine. And clean the inside of my windshield with Windex.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
That's a good reminder that I need to change mine. And clean the inside of my windshield with Windex.
Someone I worked with (who was born and raised in NC) said that people generally don't exercise enough caution when it rains. When it snows they slow down, but when it rains they drive like maniacs, hydroplane, and skid off into a ditch.
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Someone I worked with (who was born and raised in NC) said that people generally don't exercise enough caution when it rains. When it snows they slow down, but when it rains they drive like maniacs, hydroplane, and skid off into a ditch.
I hope it heals up quickly. I once went for a hike in the snow and promptly slipped on some hidden ice at the trailhead. Landed on my right arm and tailbone, thankful nothing else was impacted. Thought I had broken my arm at first, but just some nasty bruising.
December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I hope it heals up quickly. I once went for a hike in the snow and promptly slipped on some hidden ice at the trailhead. Landed on my right arm and tailbone, thankful nothing else was impacted. Thought I had broken my arm at first, but just some nasty bruising.
Beautiful, and it calls me to consider the inverse. What should we think about people who consistently disregard, disparage, or outright seek to harm those who are hungry and thirsty, those without clothing, those who are sick, strangers, or prisoners?
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Beautiful, and it calls me to consider the inverse. What should we think about people who consistently disregard, disparage, or outright seek to harm those who are hungry and thirsty, those without clothing, those who are sick, strangers, or prisoners?
White people would be so much healthier if we could just reduce our genetic diversity.
December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
White people would be so much healthier if we could just reduce our genetic diversity.
Starting price: $55,000, not including destination.
December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Starting price: $55,000, not including destination.
Did he take his medicine just as prescribed?
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Did he take his medicine just as prescribed?
Hegseth managed to commit war crimes without even being at war.
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hegseth managed to commit war crimes without even being at war.
At first glance I thought that was a young Wilford Brimley, but then I remembered that he was never young.
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
At first glance I thought that was a young Wilford Brimley, but then I remembered that he was never young.
I'd like to meet his tailor.
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I'd like to meet his tailor.
My cat Kona sometimes unplugs my laptop's power cable during Zoom meetings, thus cutting power to the external monitor.
December 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
My cat Kona sometimes unplugs my laptop's power cable during Zoom meetings, thus cutting power to the external monitor.